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An easy guide to LAWN CARE

Although lawns have acquired a reputation as water guzzlers, these green zones actually play an important role in the suburbs. Unlike paved or tiled areas, they help clean the air, trap carbon dioxide, reduce erosion from storm water run-off, improve soil, decrease noise pollution and reduce temperatures.

As long as you choose the right lawn for your region and manage it cleverly, there are many advantages to having one. Fanus

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